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HKT to AET time converter
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong for 183 days of 2026, and 2 hours ahead of for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
HKT to AET conversion table
Local time in Hong Kong and the matching time in Sydney on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Sydney on 15 January | Sydney on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 23:00 |
Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Sydney
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 HKT = 12:00-17:00 AET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 HKT = 11:00-17:00 AET.
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Daylight saving between HKT and AET
- Hong Kong does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Sydney moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 4 October in 2026.
- The gap is 3 hours for 183 days and 2 hours for 182 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Hong Kong. Hong Kong Time is UTC+8 all year. It stopped using daylight saving in 1979.
Sydney. Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer. Because it is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs from October to April, the opposite of Europe and North America.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM HKT in AET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Hong Kong is 12:00 in Sydney. On 15 July it is 11:00.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong for 183 days of 2026, and 2 hours ahead of for the other 182 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between HKT and AET change during the year?
Yes. Sydney changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the gap moves between 3 and 2 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Hong Kong and Sydney?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 HKT = 12:00-17:00 AET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 HKT = 11:00-17:00 AET.
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